Māori, Oceanic Art & African Art Tuesday, 4 October 2022 - 3:00 PM start
A 20th Century Ngati Tarawhai Carved Wakahuia (Treasure Box)
Realised: $1,600 plus premium
Lot Details
Carved in rauponga patterns with pataki, the lid displays a central tiki figure in high relief with detailed manaia figures to each end. Paper sticker inscribed 'Carved as a gift to Ernest William Claydon in Auckland/Rotorua 1940's'. Small chip to the left side. 50cm length
